Posts by Adrian Wild
Grow Your Building Business with the Power of Your Computer in 2024
The most powerful piece of kit in your building business is actually your computer. In many ways, the profit doesn’t come from your work on-site. It’s what you put into your computer and what you get out of it. The team at HBXL has put together some tips for success while sitting at a computer or laptop. If you’re a business owner/manager working in residential construction, then read on. We’ve…
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How to quote with confidence and win profitable building work
When it comes to producing a building quote for a profitable win, confidence is key. Here’s how you can ensure your quotes are fair, accurate, and set you up for success. Do you quote for building projects knowing your pricing is spot-on? Are you confident that your profit margin reflects the quality and professionalism you offer? Do you focus on customers who appreciate the value of good building work? Is…
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EstimatorXpress 2024 and PlansXpress 2024
EstimatorXpress 2024 and PlansXpress 2024 have arrived – and the timing is perfect. Our job is to provide software that reflects the kind of work our users are taking on. Renovations, retrofitting, house multiple occupancy (HMOs) are significantly on the rise. And we’re making sure builders are equipped with 100% accurate estimates. Whether you’re installing fire doors, fire alarms or escape ladders, we have costs for both the materials and…
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Manage your building projects better, and make more money
12 Tips on Managing your Building Projects to Make more Money EstimatorXpress and BuildProjex: Your Project Management Tools >> OK, so you won the job. Great! But are you on top of the job? Not so great. Winning the contract is just the beginning. The real success lies in how you manage the building project once you’ve won it. Does your project management process hit the mark? Success means ensuring…
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Homeowners are choosing renovation over relocation – is your estimating software up to it?
I’ll explain the significance of renovation and estimating software in a moment. In the meantime, let’s just take a moment to consider how many people seem to be undertaking renovation projects right now. Not extensions but renovations. They’re not automatically moving to a new house or extending their current one. More and more people are choosing to renovate their existing homes. This trend reflects a couple of things: 1) Rising…
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How to use your estimates in EstimatorXpress to populate BuildProjex
EstimatorXpress user? Managing multiple jobs? Wish you had oversight of all your projects in one place? Want to share tasks with employees and subbies quickly and easily? – It is literally a 5 minute job! If you answer yes to any of these and you have EstimatorXpress, then you are about to see how easy it is for you. to be able to upload your detailed estimate, along with accompanying…
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Your 20-Point Action Plan for a Successful Building Business
If you want to grab your business by the scruff of its neck and make it the best it can be, then read on. We’ve written a 20-point action plan to help you on your way. And if the following seems daunting and even unattainable… do not worry! There’s nothing on the 20 ‘to-do’s that can’t be solved by HBXL Building Software. EstimatorXpress, PlansXpress, Health & Safety Xpert, ContractsXpert, and…
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How to stand out with Professional Drawings and 3D Models from PlansXpress
Stunning 3D drawings will put you at the top of the shortlist. We’re here to help make your business more attractive and resilient. Plan to design as well as build. Experiment with drawing today and reap the rewards tomorrow! GIVE CUSTOMERS STUNNING PICTURES Don’t just give your customers a price; give them a drawing and 3D model that will help them visualise their project, whether it’s an extension or a…
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Introducing your ultimate partner – BuildProjex for all things project management!
Let’s talk about something that’s going to make your work life a whole lot easier – BuildProjex – trust me, this project management tool is a game-changer! You know those days when you’re juggling a million tasks, trying to keep everyone in the loop, and desperately searching for that one crucial document? Well, say goodbye to the chaos because it’s all about to change. BuildProjex is where successful projects happen.…
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Builders, Go Digital to Reduce Stress and Boost Efficiency
Go digital! That’s the cry! If you’re not using digital tools to manage your building firm, HBXL is here to help! In 2024, reducing costs, fixing problems, working efficiently, being more profitable, and growing your business requires software. We’ve entered the era of digital necessity. Why ‘What You’ve Always Done’ Isn’t Good Enough Anymore Software isn’t optional: It has become essential. Old methods risk obsolescence: Using memory, post-it notes, sheets…
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3D modelling for builders using PlansXpress our CAD software
This is the 3D modelling for builders that will make your business instantly stand out from the crowd. Designing stunning 3D drawings using PlansXpress requires absolutely no experience in CAD software, so you can easily get experimenting with your ideas in just a few clicks – and you can start as soon as you download your free trial! It takes seconds to request and we don’t take credit card details…
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From builder to boss: How to make building project planning so much easier
Ever feel like you’re leaking money from expensive delays, estimating errors and cowboy customers? Often, builders find themselves thrust into a leadership role due to family circumstances or the organic/unplanned growth of what started out as a one-man-band. It’s a big leap from builder to boss, and all the admin that goes with it. Suddenly, you have to navigate the complexities of project management, a role that requires a different…
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